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This week in the War, 10–16 July 1944: Liberation of Vilnius

This week in the war, on 13 July 1944, Soviet forces liberated Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. The fighting was heavy and the Soviet 5th Guards Tank Army suffered considerable casualties. Germany’s Army Group North was in danger of being … Continue reading

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